7.5t Driver Team Leader

Bristol Waste Company; West of England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days? 25 days annual leave + 8 bank

Free BUPA Health Cash Plan and EAP

Onsite physiotherapist

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Reward Gateway discounts

Job summary

Bristol Waste Company is hiring for a role based at Days Road Depot. You will drive and operate vehicles to load and transport waste and recycling materials in line with company procedures and legal requirements.

Working 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with bank holidays paid at enhanced rates. The position requires flexibility across locations and a strong commitment to safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• Must hold a 7.5t licence, CPC and Digital Drivers Card.
• Ability to perform physical work including lifting up to 25kg.
• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a small team.
• Proficient use of IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate vehicles and equipment in line with safety procedures and training.
• Ensure route completion and tasks meet Bristol Waste Company standards.
• Tipping, loading and unloading waste materials per procedures and health & safety rules.
• Use mobile IT equipment and complete daily paperwork.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and perform daily checks on vehicles.
• Interact professionally with colleagues, customers and external personnel.
• Support commercial growth by reporting opportunities to sales staff.
• Work flexibly between Avonmouth and Albert Road Depot.
• Comply with Bristol Waste Company reporting procedures.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Team player

IT literacy

Job description

£33,342.43 per annum + 3x pay for Bank Holidays

SALARY:

£33,342.43 per annum+ 3x pay for Bank Holidays

HOURS:

39 per week, Monday - Friday, 6:00am – 2:30pm. This position requires bank holiday working, which is paid at an enhanced rate.

LOCATION:

Days Road Depot

About Bristol Waste Company

At Bristol Waste Company, what we do matters. We keep Bristol and the surrounding areas clean, safe and moving. Working in partnership with the council, we support the city’s sustainability goals while delivering high‑quality, value‑for‑money services. Our commercial operations are growing, and we’re looking for people who share our values and want to grow with us.

Purpose of the role:

We are looking for dedicated candidateto drive company vehicles safely, load, transport and unload waste and recycling materials according to agreed customer requirements, Bristol Waste Company procedures and all external legal requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Todrive/operatevehiclesandequipment inaccordancewithcompanysafety procedures and legal requirements. As required by the company in accordance with the validlicence, experience, and training for that vehicle/equipment
• ResponsibletoensureroutecompletionandtasksarecompletedtoBristolWaste Company’srequiredstandards
• Tipping of vehicle at designated and approved refuse facility and loading and unloading wastematerialsinaccordancewithBristolWaste Company’spolicy,procedures,training and legal requirements, complying with all health and safety requirements
• TousemobileITequipmentandtocomplete dailypaperworkasappropriate
• Undertakeanytraining/instructionrequired tocarryouttheseduties anddeemed necessary to fulfil the role
• Maintainthecleanlinessandappearanceofvehiclesandequipmenttoahighstandard, including daily vehicle checks on any vehicle driven
• Todealwithcolleagues,customersandotherexternalpersonnelinapolite, responsible and professional manner
• To remain in contact with your supervisor and office staff and be responsive to operationalneedsandtoaidCommercialgrowththroughclose relationshipswithsales staff and reporting back any opportunities for growth
• To work flexibly between locations, including Avonmouth and Albert Road Depot, to provideoperationalcoveracrosstheservicesofbindelivery andtocarryoutallother tasks deemed reasonable
• Tocomply withallBristol WasteCompanyreportingprocedures

Essential Requirements for the Role:

• Must hold a 7.5t licence, CPC and Digital Drivers Card
• Experience or ability to undertake regular vehicle checks including oil, water and battery levels
• Experience or ability to demonstrate suitability for physical work involving pushing/pulling waste bins and lifting recycling boxes up to 25kg
• The ability to understand and complete daily defect sheets
• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work independently and to use own initiative
• The ability to work well within a small team
• The ability to use IT systems
• Demonstrable flexible approach to work assignments
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Free BUPA Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Onsite physiotherapist and Cycle to Work scheme
• Learning and development opportunities with clear progression routes
• Reward Gateway discounts at 900+ retailers
• Employee recognition awards and long service awards

Everyone Belongs

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We value diversity and ensure fair and equal consideration for all candidates.

Contact:

Talent Acquisition Team

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